English 88 - Chap 5, The Formalist Backlash - 3/2/95
Note: There will be TWO position sheets today, so be prepare to move
halfway through the class session. Also note that some key passages
from Tate's essay on the back of this sheet.
Consider Allen Tate's criticism of modernism--presented in "Ode to the
Confederate Dead" and "Narcissus as Narcissus." Now, sit in the room
according to your rough or approximate answer to this question:
To what extent do you agree with Tate's criticism of modernist
subjectivity as entailing a dangerous or destructive or at least
disabling narcissism?
Agree a good deal Disagree a good deal
Agree mostly Disagree mostly
Agree almost wholly Disagree almost wholly
Agree completely Disagree completely